2. An interest group is most likely to

A. nominate party candidates

B. veto proposed legislation

C. set government policy

D. lobby elected official

4. The mass media is sometimes referred to as “the fourth branch of the government” because it

A. endorses all governmental policies

B. influences public opinion

C. is a powerful federal agency

D. is paid for with federal taxes

Why did the Gobitas children refuse to say the pledge and to salute the flag?

SOCIZIL STUDIES

7. In your opinion, what reasons might a government or elected school board have for requiring people to say the pledge?

8. Do you agree that national unity is a basis for national security? If so, should the government be able to compel national unity by requiring the Pledge of Allegiance?

Home Rule and Civic Engagement:

Question 2

The Home Rule Act does not permanently give DC self-government because ________________________.

Select one:

DC residents have voted that they want Congress to take back control of the city.

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the Act expires in 2050.

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Congress passed the Act to allow DC self-government, and it could pass another act taking it away.

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the Act must be renewed by Congress every year.

Discuss the prime duty of the government to its citizens and vice versa.